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Granny's Gingersnaps
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Another one of my grandmother's incredible recipes. This was a special treat when I was a little girl.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
additional sugar
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
2. Beat in the egg and molasses.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
4. Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
5. Dip one side of each ball into sugar; place with sugar side up on a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned and crinkly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com